It is estimated that by the year 2020, 12 million elderly Americans will be in need of long-term care. Many of them will have to rely on their adult children as caregivers. This imposes a heavy emotional and financial burden, even on happy and willing caregivers, and financial assistance for long-term care is sparse. Medicare more »
I always find it interesting to see how other cultures and countries approach elder care. Several news stories came out recently about China’s plan to support its aging population. Family ties are a tremendous part of Chinese culture, and for centuries, Chinese families have come together to care for relatives young and old. But just more »
A top prosecutor of New York Country says that Apple and Google should be legally required to give police access to customer data that may be deemed necessary when investigating crimes. According to Cyrus Vance, Manhattan District Attorney, federal and state governments should consider passing laws that forbid devices like smartphones, tablets etc. to be
One of the most frequent questions I get from my clients is “Why should I spend the money to create a trust?” The easiest answer to that question is that for the price you pay now, you save far more money down the road. But that answer doesn’t satisfy everyone. So here is one serious more »
A top prosecutor of New York Country says that Apple and Google should be legally required to give police access to customer data that may be deemed necessary when investigating crimes. According to Cyrus Vance, Manhattan District Attorney, federal and state governments should consider passing laws that forbid devices like smartphones, tablets etc. to be
In the latest twist in the dispute between Google and Hollywood, Google has now sued Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood and is seeking a court order to prevent him from enforcing a wide-ranging subpoena.In the latest twist in the dispute between Google and Hollywood, Google has now sued Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood and is more »
A top prosecutor of New York Country says that Apple and Google should be legally required to give police access to customer data that may be deemed necessary when investigating crimes. According to Cyrus Vance, Manhattan District Attorney, federal and state governments should consider passing laws that forbid devices like smartphones, tablets etc. to be
A top prosecutor of New York Country says that Apple and Google should be legally required to give police access to customer data that may be deemed necessary when investigating crimes. According to Cyrus Vance, Manhattan District Attorney, federal and state governments should consider passing laws that forbid devices like smartphones, tablets etc. to be
Brooke Astor was a New York philanthropist and socialite who married into the wealthy Astor family. She died at the age of 105 in August 2007 with a $200 million fortune. In the year before she died, a battle was raging in the courts as friends and family members attempted to have her only son, more »
In yet another opposition of the Affordable Care Act, a new lawsuit has been filed with the Supreme Court that seeks to prevent the payment of tax credit subsidies. The lawsuit could potentially undermine health care reform as well as force consumers to pay more health insurance. If the case is successful, low and middle-income more »
After a loved one passes away, the personal representative (fiduciary) on behalf of the estate or trust is responsible for managing the estate and distributing the assets.When the decedent has a valid New York will or trust in place…
Under New York Law, a guardian is a person who has the authority to take care of your minor children if you are unable to as a result of a mental incapacity, illness, disability or you pass away. The legal guardian has the same authority and powers as a parent…
